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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.53, 1,616.59 and 674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.53, 1,616.59 and 674.07 is: 930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.53 : 1,616.59 = 674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.53/1,616.59 = 674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.53x = 1,616.59 × 674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.53x = 1,089,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,698.69/1,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.15

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